2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID fuel

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Vehicle specifications
Fuel information
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categor ies that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to
engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use s hould meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

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■Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as refor-
mulated gasoline, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.
Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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Fuel ........................................... 608Capacity ................................ 608
Fuel gauge .............................. 93
Information ............................ 615
Refueling............................... 230
Type ...................................... 608
Warning light ......................... 549
Fuel consumption
information ............................ 101
Fuel filler door.......................... 230 Refueling............................... 230
Fuses ........................................ 520
Garage door opener ................ 457
Gauges ....................................... 93
Glove box ................................. 440
Grocery bag hooks .................. 443
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 385
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 151
Headlights ................................ 213
Automatic High Beam ........... 217
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 524
Wattage ................................ 614
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Heated steering wheel .......... 435
Seat heaters ......................... 435
Outside rear view mirrors...... 429
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 534
Hill-start assist control............ 308
Hood ......................................... 485 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 443
Coat hooks ........................... 455
Grocery bag hooks ............... 443
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 26
Horn .......................................... 154
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 79
Specification ......................... 609
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air vents ..................... 80
Hybrid system............................ 75 Emergency shut off
system .......... ..................... ... 80
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 101
EV drive mode ...................... 203
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 95
Hybrid system precautions........................... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................... 314
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 588
Overheating .......................... 597
Power (ignition) switch.......... 198
Regenerative braking ............. 77
Starting the hybrid system .... 198
Vehicle proximity notification
system .......... ..................... ... 76
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 95
Hybrid transmission................ 205
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 209
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LightAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 217
Fog light switch ..................... 222
Headlight switch.................... 213
Illuminated entry system ....... 438
Interior lights ......................... 437
Interior light list...................... 436
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 124
Personal lights ...................... 437
Replacing light bulbs............. 523
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Vanity lights .......................... 453
Wattage ................................ 614
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 523
Wattage ................................ 614
Lock steering column ............. 201
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 483
General maintenance ........... 479
Maintenance data ................. 606
Maintenance required reminder message.............. 568
Maintenance requirements ...................... 476
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 547
Meter ........................................... 93 Indicators ................................ 88
Instrument panel light
control................................... 94
Meters ..................................... 93
Multi-information display ......... 97
Warning lights ....................... 547
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 428 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 429
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 158
Vanity mirrors ....................... 453
Moon roof ................................. 164 Jam protection function ........ 165
Operation .............................. 164
MP3 disc ................................... 351
Multi-information display.......... 97 Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 264
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................ 101
Intuitive parking assist .......... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Switching the display .............. 98
Warning messages ............... 556
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 93
Oil Engine oil .............................. 609
Opener
Back door ............................. 119
Fuel filler door ....................... 232
Hood ..................................... 485
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 158 Adjusting and folding ............ 158
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 298
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 429
Outside temperature display .... 93
Overheating, Engine ............... 597
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 280
Parking brake ........................... 212 Operation .............................. 212
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 547
Warning message ................. 561
Parking lights ........................... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs..... 526, 534
Wattage ................................ 614
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 245
Function ................................ 240
Warning light ......................... 548
Warning message ................. 564
Personal lights ......................... 436 Switch ................................... 437
Wattage ................................ 614
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 119
Power control unit coolant ..... 492
Capacity ................................ 610
Checking ............................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 317
Power outlet ............................. 454
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 308
Warning light ......................... 548
Power switch............................ 198
Power windows........................ 161 Catch protection function ...... 162
Jam protection function......... 162
Operation .............................. 161
Window lock switch............... 161 Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Enabling/disabling the
system .......... ...................... 245
Function ................................ 240
Warning light......................... 548
Warning message................. 564
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 264
Radiator .................................... 493
Radio ........................................ 349
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light................. 549
Rear seat .................................. 146
Adjustment............................ 146
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 147
Rear side marker lights........... 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 530
Wattage ................................ 614
Rear turn signal lights ............ 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 530
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 614
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 158
Rear view monitor system ...... 288
Rear window defogger ............ 429
Rear window wiper .................. 227
Refueling .................................. 230 Capacity................................ 608
Fuel types ............................. 608
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 232
Regenerative braking ................ 77
P
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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USB port ................................... 334
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 321
Vanity lights ............................. 453Vanity lights .......................... 453
Wattage ................................ 614
Vanity mirrors .......................... 453
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 607
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 308
Voice command system
*....... 420
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 308
Warning buzzers ...................... 547 Brake system ....... ................. 547
Downshifting ......................... 208
Key reminder ................ 137, 571
Open back door .................... 558
Open door ............................. 558
Open moon roof .................... 165
PCS ...................................... 240
Seat belt reminder ................ 549
Warning lights.......................... 547 ABS....................................... 548
Brake system ....... ................. 547
Electric power steering ......... 548
Low fuel level ........................ 549
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 547
PCS ...................................... 548
Seat belt reminder light ......... 549
Slip indicator ......................... 549
SRS ...................................... 547
Tire pressure......................... 549 Warning messages.................. 556
Washer ..................................... 223
Checking............................... 495
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 317
Switch ................................... 223
Washing and waxing ............... 470
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 606
Load limits ............................ 182
Weights................................. 606
Wheels ...................................... 513 Replacing wheels ................. 513
Size....................................... 613
Window glasses ...................... 161
Window lock switch ................ 161
Windows................................... 161 Power windows..................... 161
Rear window defogger.......... 429
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 429
Windshield wipers ................... 223
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 223
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 224
Winter driving tips ................... 317
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 108 Locking/Unlocking ................ 108
Replacing the battery............ 518
WMA disc ................................. 351
XM
® Satellite Radio*
U
V
W
X
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.